London to Brighton 2010

[HeyWayne]

Can't find another specific thread on this event, so thought I'd start one.

http://www.bhf.org.uk/events-and-volunteering/events/bike-rides/london-to-Brighton-2010.aspx

Registration's closed now, but surely there's a number of people from these fine pages taking part?

It's my first time - first time ever taking part in a charity/organised ride, so be gentle.

Anyone else taking part?

 

[ianrauk]

There is also the FNRttC to Brighton Wayne..

 

[HeyWayne]

There is also the FNRttC to Brighton Wayne..

Wassat?

 

[ianrauk]

Here on the 23rd of July.

 

[HeyWayne]

Yeah, I Googled it.

I don't have lights...

 

[HeyWayne]

Plus, I haven't made it yet. I'll see how I get on losing my charity ride cherry on June 20th.

 

[ianrauk]

You will be fine Wayne. It's an easy ride.
Due to the sheer amount of cyclists taking part (registered and non registered) much of the route is at a slow pace with walking through the bottlenecks.

Plus, I haven't made it yet. I'll see how I get on losing my charity ride cherry on June 20th.

 

[HeyWayne]

My biggest concern is actually getting to Clapham Common on the day.

 

[rich p]

Are you a policeman perchance, Wayne?

 

[HeyWayne]

Are you a policeman perchance, Wayne?

No, I have arches.

 

[OliverAmoros]

I'm doing the L2b this followed by the Suffolk Villages Charity ride the week after. Must be mad!

 

[HeyWayne]

OK, so what are the 'essentials'?

Bike
Padded shorts
Tyre levers
Spare tube
Fluids (2 bottles)
Helmet
Gloves
Phone
Wallet
Camera?
Food?

 

[HeyWayne]

Rider number arrived last night along with confirmed start time - nice and early!

Getting excited now!

 

[OliverAmoros]

Anyone know for sure what the train situation is after the ride. Will they allow 20000 bikes on the trains?

 

[ianrauk]

If I remember rightly, no bikes are allowed on trains from Brighton on that day. Others may be able to confirm.